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Met police say at least 10 more women may have been attacked by Russell Brand
Police say at least 10 more women are suspected of having been attacked by Russell Brand, who is due to be sentenced after being convicted of rape and sexual assaults. The Metropolitan Police are reviewing intelligence and reports, while the case has renewed calls for stronger protections against rape myths in court.
Two further rape allegations are under investigation, and prosecutors are reviewing evidence; police chief Mark Rowley said more people may come forward. Brand was convicted of raping a woman in 2009 and sexually assaulting three others between 1999 and 2009. The government says it will consider proposals for judges to address rape myths with juries.
In short
- Police suspect at least 10 further victims may come forward.
- Brand faces sentencing after convictions for rape and sexual assaults.
- The case has prompted renewed calls to address rape myths in court.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women”.